Sotheby's Geneva to Offer the "Beau Sancy" Diamond on 15 May 2012
Sotheby’s Geneva is delighted to announce that its sale of Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels on 15 May 2012 will be led by the Beau Sancy, one of the most important historic diamonds ever to come to auction.
Passed down through the Royal Families of France, England, Prussia and the House of Orange, worn by Marie de Medici in her crown at her coronation as Queen Consort of Henri IV in 1610, the celebrated diamond has been the privileged witness of 400 years of European history. Weighing 34.98 carats, the modified pear double rose cut diamond comes to the market with an estimate of $2/4 million.
Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels
Sotheby’s Geneva, 15 May 2012
Property of the Royal House of Prussia
The “Beau Sancy”
The Modified Pear Double Rose Cut diamond weighing 34.98 carats
Est. $2/4 million
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